Hachette Partworks recently trialled a proposed Asterix: The Ultimate Collection part work, with a test web site and four-issue regional trial – but at present it’s too early to say if the project will go into full production. Here’s hoping!… Read More ›
Month: December 2019
Sniper Elite Board Game gets US preview at PAX Unplugged this weekend
2000 AD publisher Rebellion, one of Europe’s largest independent creative studios, announced its brand new board game division, Rebellion Unplugged, last month – and an early version of the first game from the new offshoot, Sniper Elite the Board Game,… Read More ›
ComicScene goes Stateside, 30,000 vote in first ComicScene Awards
British comic magazine ComicScene is now on sale in the United States through Barnes & Noble, starting from Issue 9. Fans of British comics and more can pick up or order it in most of their stores. Launched on newsstands… Read More ›
People First Merseyside Comic Art Charity Auction launched
The charity People First Merseyside is running a fund-raising, comic art-inspired charity auction – and there are some terrific items on offer on eBay right now, including work by by 2000AD art droids such as Charlie Adlard, Mark Buckingham, D’Israeli,… Read More ›
Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast – Thoughts on Thought Bubble 2019
In the latest episode of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast, the Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates report back on their recent trek to Harrogate for this year’s Thought Bubble Festival, now in a new town
Titan Comics Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor “Season 2” #1 Preview
Titan Comics have released a preview of the first issue of Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor “Season 2”, by Eisner Award-nominated writer Jody Houser and Witchblade artist Roberta Ingranata, who return for a brand new story. Described as a reimagining… Read More ›
Finnish Institute seeks partners for 2020 Tom Of Finland exhibitions
2020 celebrates the 100th birthday of the graphic artist Touko Laaksonen, better known as Tom Of Finland, who had a great impact on popular culture, for instance fashion, photography and music. The Finnish Institute are now looking for artistic and… Read More ›
Iron Maiden and Revell release “Aces High” inspired Spitfire Mk.II model kit
Revell has detailed its latest collaboration with the heavy metal rockers, Iron Maiden, a Spitfire Mk.II model kit with the iconic “Eddie” as its pilot, in celebration of the band’s iconic single, “Aces High“, featured on the band’s fifth studio… Read More ›
Rubber Chickens take over Beano Studios Fleet Street Christmas Window!
Beano has continued its rubber chicken Christmas tradition with a brand new window display, unveiled earlier this week at their Fleet Street office. Passers-by were surprised with a unique insight into the rubber chicken’s home life as the flock took… Read More ›
Comic Laureates, Three! In Conversation at the Cartoon Museum
London’s Cartoon Museum recently played host to a unique gathering of current Comics Laureate Hannah Berry and past holders Dave Gibbons and Charlie Adlard. All three were able to look back on how the post has evolved since it was… Read More ›